Bombay: The Bombay High Court has set up an 8-member committee to examine thirty maternity homes run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). This comes after the tragic death of a pregnant woman who allegedly underwent surgery under a mobile flashlight at one of these maternity homes due to poor infrastructure.
The Bombay High Court investigating the tragic death of a pregnant woman and her stillborn child following a C-section performed under a mobile flashlight during a power outage. The petitioner, the woman’s husband, is seeking compensation and a thorough investigation. The Court has requested responses from medical authorities and the hospital, and highlighted the need for compliance with medical ethics regulations.
